Open Call: Artist Residency at NIA Empowerment Space

The African Cultural Foundation Wien is excited to announce the first NIA Empowerment Space Artist Residency, taking place from 1 November – 31 December 2025 in Vienna.

This program supports six BIPoC artists by providing free studio space, visibility, and the opportunity to share their artistic practice with the community.

Eligibility & Requirements

What we offer

Shared studio/atelier space in Vienna for 2 months

Support in developing one public workshop per artist (open to all)

Visibility through our communication channels and networks

A final showcase event presenting the works created during the residency

Professional documentation (photo/video) of your creative process

What we ask

Artists should use the space regularly during the residency period

Each artist offers one participatory workshop (topic is open, e.g. painting, photography, performance, writing, dance, sound, interdisciplinary art)

Willingness to participate in the final showcase and interviews

Eligibility

Emerging or mid-career BIPoC artists based in Austria or with ties to Vienna

Artists from any discipline (visual arts, performance, multimedia, etc.)

Open to individuals or small collectives (up to 2 people per slot)

Timeline

Application deadline: 1.October 2025

Selection results: 31.October 2025

Residency period: 1 November – 31 December 2025

Final event: late December 2025

How to Apply

Please fill the Online Form, which will ask you for the following Information:

Short bio (max. 200 words)
Headshot (a picture of you that has a good resolution or show you at work)
Artistic portfolio (PDF or link)
Motivation statement (max. 500 words): Why do you want to join this residency? How would you use the space?
Workshop idea (short description (150–200 words) tentative date, duration, number of participants)

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